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De Hoek
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Dutch
Etymology
(Noord-Brabant) Attested as De Hoek in 1838-1857. Derived from nl hoek corner, sharp bend.
(Noord-Holland) Derived from nl hoek corner, sharp bend.
(Krimpenerwaard) Derived from nl hoek corner, sharp bend.
(Nissewaard) Attested as De Hoek in 1838-1857. Derived from nl hoek corner, sharp bend. The settlement was named for its location in the corner of a levee.
Pronunciation
nl /də ˈɦuk/
nl De Hoek
nl uk 2
Proper noun
De Hoek n
nl hamlet mun/Reusel-De Mierden p/North Brabant c/Netherlands
nl hamlet mun/Haarlemmermeer p/North Holland c/Netherlands
nl hamlet mun/Krimpenerwaard p/South Holland c/Netherlands
nl hamlet mun/Nissewaard p/South Holland c/Netherlands
References
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